Susan Blake Email & Phone Number

Front Royal, Va, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater Boston Area

Currently providing interim financial assistance primarily to Fortune 1000 companies during critical times of need. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accounting assistance, financial reporting and analysis, accounting research, budgeting and forecasting, legacy system support, internal auditing, acquisition or divestiture support, and special project implementation. Recent projects include:Leidos:•Performed the newly established role of Quality Assurance reviewer for the Government Compliance team, providing a detailed review of all support materials gathered by the team before submission to the governmental auditors. •Integrated seamlessly with the Government Compliance team and efficiently developed a comprehensive understanding of the tasks assigned. •Acted as an in-person mentor to newly hired Associate, who reports to a Manager located across the country. •Worked directly with individual team members, both in-person and across the country, to understand the basis for the support to be provided and also to ask follow-up questions or requests prior to tight submission deadlines set forth by the governmental auditors. •Performed detailed peer reviews over unallowable audits for the current year that were performed by the Company’s Internal Cost Submission team. Worked directly with the auditor to understand the approach taken in the audit, any findings identified during the audit, and any additional information the team intended to collect during the audit process.•Performed and reviewed internal company audits of agreements, and the related billings, with Subcontractors hired by the Company. Inspected Purchase Orders, Modifications, Invoices, and evidence supporting the invoices for accuracy and adequacy. Communicated directly with third-party subcontractor contacts to obtain additional support not initially provided to the Company. Communicated the results of the internal audit directly with the Subcontract Closeout team.

Greater Boston Area

Performed substantive audit testing over higher risk and significant risk estimates such as revenue reserves and long term variable compensation plans. Prepared audit strategy and summary memos detailing the nature, extent, and timing of the worked performed in our audit program. Prepared technical memos related to specific accounting treatments of non routine transactions.Managed engagement economics monitoring progress against planned budget and brought savings to the engagement (improved margins). Identified out-of-scope hours early in the process to communicate to management of our clients. Stayed up-to-date on inspection findings and proactively incorporated best quality practices into execution of audit strategy for our engagements Worked directly with senior management my clients (Controllers, Financial Reporting Managers, Directors of Finance) as well as with the Senior Managers and Partners on my teams. Presented planned audit strategies and results of testing to our team in a formal setting, as well as to management. Was proactive about managing the expectations of management throughout the engagement.Managed multiple teams in which I supervised and reviewed the work performed by various staff. Effectively coached staff on the team; putting them in a position to excel by leveraging their strengths and sharing experiences and leading practices. Held informal and formal performance feedback discussions with staff members on the team.Assisted in responding to quality review inspection inquiries/requests.Coordinated the performance of group audit work with members of our primary and component teams internationally.

Master Of Science (Ms), Accounting

Bachelor Of Science

Concentration: Accounting

High School Diploma, General Studies